The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

she felt the heat rise on both sides

expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken the

be her who

emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it

were testimony to this, and

But...

her

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers

what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and

monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he

powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator

at one of the

that I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed

It belonged to Ava.

and I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in

"Got it."

shut off after

back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

should be able to meet

mercenaries, they unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet

were of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose

a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they

in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete

we

the pen on the table

then blankly stared at the

sure

his best to make up for his absence, but

his role that he understood just how

not think about

tighten whenever he thought of

after all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from

was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day,

did he want such

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a

going to another planet in

a couple of times as heavy

when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself

of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a

'Calm down Ryan.'

took several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he

"Huff…huff…"

brought his

[Okay.]

contained a single word. And one that took all of his energy

from his seat once he sent

raised his head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk

I need to move

***

"We're here."

exited the black car and stretched my

eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything

feeling into

it was eating away

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